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Divorced And Single Mothers Can Go Back To School Through Obama’s New Grant Program
Increasing divorce rate in America has resulted in a large population of single moms who have to take care of the babies and have to work hard to pay the bills. Every single mother would like to have a good standard of living for themselves and their children but they are constrained by their responsibilities, lack of financial aid and time. If you are a single mom and do not have financial capability to sponsor your studies after all the household expenses, them President Obama’s Scholarship for Mothers program is something that you should be looking in to.
This program is targeted mostly on single moms but individuals with low income can also avail this opportunity to complete their graduation. You just need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and wait for your selection to come through. To apply for the scholarship you need to select a college and then confirm with them that they are teaching the course you want to study. Once that is confirmed filling out the FAFSA will complete the procedure to avail the grant.
The “Federal Pell Grant” amount has been increased to five thousand one hundred dollars and the first four thousand dollars are not taxable as per the “American opportunity Tax Program”. The good thing about this grant is that you do not have to pay it back; it’s a financial aid to the people from the government.
With this program the student can choose to attend regular classes or attend online classes. This way you can take care of the babies and attend classes from your home. The mothers program provides financial aid and flexibility to attend classes. So it is up to you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to get the education you need to get a better job and better comfort for your kids.
**Update**
Did you know you can get a $10,000 scholarship for Moms just for registering? Apply right now for free: Scholarships for Moms
Divorced And Single Mothers Can Go Back To School Through Obama’s New Grant Program
Increasing divorce rate in America has resulted in a large population of single moms who have to take care of the babies and have to work hard to pay the bills. Every single mother would like to have a good standard of living for themselves and their children but they are constrained by their responsibilities, lack of financial aid and time. If you are a single mom and do not have financial capability to sponsor your studies after all the household expenses, them President Obama’s Scholarship for Mothers program is something that you should be looking in to.
This program is targeted mostly on single moms but individuals with low income can also avail this opportunity to complete their graduation. You just need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and wait for your selection to come through. To apply for the scholarship you need to select a college and then confirm with them that they are teaching the course you want to study. Once that is confirmed filling out the FAFSA will complete the procedure to avail the grant.
The “Federal Pell Grant” amount has been increased to five thousand one hundred dollars and the first four thousand dollars are not taxable as per the “American opportunity Tax Program”. The good thing about this grant is that you do not have to pay it back; it’s a financial aid to the people from the government.
With this program the student can choose to attend regular classes or attend online classes. This way you can take care of the babies and attend classes from your home. The mothers program provides financial aid and flexibility to attend classes. So it is up to you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to get the education you need to get a better job and better comfort for your kids.
**Update**
Did you know you can get a $10,000 scholarship for Moms just for registering? Apply right now for free: Scholarships for Moms
Divorced And Single Mothers Can Go Back To School Through Obama’s New Grant Program
Increasing divorce rate in America has resulted in a large population of single moms who have to take care of the babies and have to work hard to pay the bills. Every single mother would like to have a good standard of living for themselves and their children but they are constrained by their responsibilities, lack of financial aid and time. If you are a single mom and do not have financial capability to sponsor your studies after all the household expenses, them President Obama’s Scholarship for Mothers program is something that you should be looking in to.
This program is targeted mostly on single moms but individuals with low income can also avail this opportunity to complete their graduation. You just need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and wait for your selection to come through. To apply for the scholarship you need to select a college and then confirm with them that they are teaching the course you want to study. Once that is confirmed filling out the FAFSA will complete the procedure to avail the grant.
The “Federal Pell Grant” amount has been increased to five thousand one hundred dollars and the first four thousand dollars are not taxable as per the “American opportunity Tax Program”. The good thing about this grant is that you do not have to pay it back; it’s a financial aid to the people from the government.
With this program the student can choose to attend regular classes or attend online classes. This way you can take care of the babies and attend classes from your home. The mothers program provides financial aid and flexibility to attend classes. So it is up to you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to get the education you need to get a better job and better comfort for your kids.
**Update**
Did you know you can get a $10,000 scholarship for Moms just for registering? Apply right now for free: Scholarships for Moms
Divorced And Single Mothers Can Go Back To School Through Obama’s New Grant Program
Increasing divorce rate in America has resulted in a large population of single moms who have to take care of the babies and have to work hard to pay the bills. Every single mother would like to have a good standard of living for themselves and their children but they are constrained by their responsibilities, lack of financial aid and time. If you are a single mom and do not have financial capability to sponsor your studies after all the household expenses, them President Obama’s Scholarship for Mothers program is something that you should be looking in to.
This program is targeted mostly on single moms but individuals with low income can also avail this opportunity to complete their graduation. You just need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and wait for your selection to come through. To apply for the scholarship you need to select a college and then confirm with them that they are teaching the course you want to study. Once that is confirmed filling out the FAFSA will complete the procedure to avail the grant.
The “Federal Pell Grant” amount has been increased to five thousand one hundred dollars and the first four thousand dollars are not taxable as per the “American opportunity Tax Program”. The good thing about this grant is that you do not have to pay it back; it’s a financial aid to the people from the government.
With this program the student can choose to attend regular classes or attend online classes. This way you can take care of the babies and attend classes from your home. The mothers program provides financial aid and flexibility to attend classes. So it is up to you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to get the education you need to get a better job and better comfort for your kids.
**Update**
Did you know you can get a $10,000 scholarship for Moms just for registering? Apply right now for free: Scholarships for Moms
Summer Youth Employment Program is a Win-Win
October 2009 If you want to know how intractable the unemployment problem is in Detroit, talk to any group of 18 – 24-year-olds and you’ll be amazed at how few have ever had a summer job.
That’s why McDonald’s owner and operator, Jamar Thrower, decided that the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) was an opportunity he couldn’t refuse.
“We are always open to getting involved in anything positive to help the community,” said the owner of Jamjomar, Inc. “This was an unbelievable chance for us to train young people at no cost to us, then have them ready to hire when the summer was over.”
Thrower is one of dozens of for-profit employers who participated in SYEP this summer. The Detroit program, which serves an average of 2,500 youth each year, received an injection of $11.2 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act this summer. The federal money helped increase the scope of the program to serve about 7,000 youth ages 14 – 24.
SYEP Participation is Good for Business
With the drastic increase in the number of youth served, City Connect Detroit, acting on behalf of the Detroit Youth Employment Consortium, decided to enlist the help of the business community in addition to the traditional non-profit supporters of the summer program. It was not an easy sell.
“In a troubled economic climate, many businesses were focused on downsizing, not making room for new employees,” said City Connect Detroit CEO Geneva J. Williams. “But when we made it clear that we were providing the youth and paying their salaries, many businesses jumped at the chance to give young people a taste of the real work environment.”
Thrower employed 13 youth in his two Detroit stores. “In such a depressed time, it’s important to expose kids to earning a paycheck and to teach them accountability,” said Thrower, who trained his SYEP youth in all aspects of running his business. “It was such a good experience for me as the employer, I would have no trouble recommending that other stores in our consortium participate next year.”
Cultivating Future Employees
C. has a bad temper-one that landed her in front of a judge earlier this year after the 20-year-old stabbed someone in a fight. The judge gave the first-time offender a choice: Go on probation and get a job, or go to jail.
“I picked probation,” she said. “I’m so glad I was given a chance.”
C. ended up in SYEP doing conservation work with the Greening of Detroit. “This is my first time having a job,” she said while composting at Elizabeth Gordon Sachs Park near downtown Detroit. “It feels good to have a paycheck.”
The biggest lesson she’s learned is how to stay to herself. “You get quiet when you do work outside,” she said. “At first it was uncomfortable being quiet and thinking. But it helps me stay out of trouble.”
It’s a Question of Values
Exposing youth to environmental issues, plus giving them chance to learn the value of hard work is exactly why Johnson Controls, a member of the Detroit Youth Employment Consortium, got involved with SYEP.
In 2006, the Milwaukee-based company began its Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) to teach urban youth environmental stewardship and leadership. The program has since expanded to two other cities where the company has operations: Baltimore and Detroit.
“We had 2,200 applicants for 110 positions in Detroit this summer,” said Jennifer Mattes, director of global public affairs. “We continue to search for additional funding sources in all three cities – the need is so great.”
In partnership with the national Student Conservation Association and the Greening of Detroit, the CLC was able to give Detroit youth a taste of the green job industry, including educating city residents about energy efficiency; weatherizing and energy auditing 75 homes in Detroit; designing and building an outdoor classroom and indoor environmental lab at Barbara Jordan Elementary School; conducting an extensive tree inventory; and reclaiming two green picnic shelters on Belle Isle using alternative building materials and practices.
Why did Johnson Controls get involved with summer youth programs?
“We wanted to invest in the communities where we do business,” said Mattes. “It’s about challenging the next generation to be environmental stewards and providing them the opportunity to gain leadership skills. Some of them may even become our employees. Plus, we hope they will stay in Detroit because they see a future there.” (For a list of other funders of the Detroit Conservation Leadership Corps, see below.*)
The program also helped Johnson Controls develop a relationship with state and local leaders. “The mayor and the governor are supportive of these summer programs as well,” said Mattes. “We’ve earned recognition as a company that’s engaging youth in a unique and meaningful employment experience that also provides a valuable community service.”
Mattes said that SYEP is a win-win for the business community. “Through the program, we can give youth a perspective of what kinds of skills and education they will need to be ready for the green jobs of the future,” she said. “At same time, they’re doing something to beautify their city. We want to make it a better place for everyone.”
* Johnson Controls is the founding sponsor of the Conservation Leadership Corps. Additional support was provided by: Chase; the City of Detroit Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund; The City of Detroit Workforce Development Department; City Connect Detroit; the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth; Michigan Works! Association; Masco Corporation Foundation; SAP Americas; and the Walmart Foundation.
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